The Foo Fighters and Chris Stapleton are among the headliners for JazzFest this year, that’s in addition to The Rolling Stones. Brooke Thorington has more.
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There have been 38 home fires in Louisiana in the just the last four days. Colleen Crain discusses fire response and safety…
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Blood donations have dropped to critical levels in Louisiana. Spokesperson for The Blood Center, Paul Adams, says a combination of things has led to a lull in supply, the holidays, carnival season, and the cold weather.
Preferrable, Adams says they like to have a supply of 3 to 5 days on hand but at the moment it’s down to one day.
Donating blood has its perks; Adams says you’ll learn your blood type and they can check your cholesterol and iron levels…
Since the pandemic. Ochsner Health has seen a 40% drop in blood donations, with more people working from home and blood drives at schools and the workplace not as routine as they were in the past
To find a blood drive near you in southeast Louisiana visit TheBloodCenter-dot-org or reach out to your local hospital to find their local supplier.
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The line-up for JazzFest is out and in addition to The Rolling Stones headlining, the Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, and Queen Latifah are also on the bill. NOLA.com and Times-Picayune Entertainment Writer Keith Spera says they’ve also got some of the fresher younger bands playing.
Spera says festival organizers have outdone themselves again, bringing in big names, and up-and-coming artists while also paying a nod to those artists who made JazzFest what it is today. For example, a tribute to the late Jimmy Buffett…
The dates this year are April 25th through the 28th and May 2nd through the 5th. Spera says it’s kind of a bonus JazzFest this year with eight days at the Fairgrounds versus seven.
Weekend passes and VIP Packages are also on sale now. For the full line-up visit NOjazzfest.com
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In the first 18 days of 2024 there have been 131 fires across Louisiana and in the last four days, 38. Regional Disaster Officer for the Red Cross, Ed Bush says during these cold days keep safe by keeping space heaters and other heat producing electric items away from flammables in your home…
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Bush also says, be sure to unplug the heaters before going to bed.
Tragic House fires are far too common especially in the cold weather, but Bush says, one thing can make the difference in your survival….
The Red Cross will install a smoke detector free of charge if you ask.
Bush says the Red Cross responds to house fires and provides comfort and financial assistance and he wishes everyone would have a plan and prepare for the possibility…
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Information for those wanting to volunteer or partner with the Red Cross in times of tragedy and need, visit RedCross Dot Org Slash Louisiana
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A 22-year-old woman is behind bars in Livingston Parish after allegedly fatally shooting her father and sister. Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard says 22-year-old Kennetra Ary killed two of her family members at a mobile home near Walker…
58-year-old Kenneth Ary of Walker and 21-year-old Helen Ary of Tomball, Texas were found dead at the scene. Ard says a Walker police officer who lived near the shooting got to the scene quickly…
Kennetra Ary was charged with two counts of first degree murder. Ard says she was arrested at the scene…